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Twin Cylinder Engine Service Manual
February 2017 - Digital Edition
CONTROL PLATE (THROTTLE AND CHOKE)
Linkages and Springs (Cont.)
Throttle Linkage: Located on the number two cylinder side of the carburetor. Connects governor arm to the throttle
shaft. The upper end connects to the throttle shaft with a quick clip for easy carburetor removal. The lower end
connects to the governor arm. The throttle linkage is shorter than choke linkage, and has fewer bends (Figure 8).
Governor Spring: Located behind the control plate, and assists in maintaining proper engine RPM by pulling the
throttle open. One end connects to hole “C” of the governor arm, the other end connects to the throttle pivot on
the control plate. Approximate length is 1.64 in. (41.66 Nm) (Figure 9).
Figure 8
Figure 9